Meet me on the Trail

When

Begins:  Monday, June 1, 2026
Ends:  Saturday, October 17, 2026

An all-day event, please consult the event schedule for specifics.

Where

Anywhere
St. Albert, Alberta ↗

Organizer & Cost

City of St. Albert

$30.00
May not include taxes or fees


What's Happening

Virtual Race 

We’re celebrating 35 years of the Red Willow Trail System in St. Albert! Covering 22 km, the system stretches down the Sturgeon River, connecting the city's major parks to several neighbourhoods and urban areas. Everyone can enjoy the trails by walking, wheeling or running. The Sturgeon River in St. Albert is historically referred to in Cree as mihkwapemak, which translates to Red Willow.

Run, walk, or wheel the Red Willow system!  As part of the celebration of 35 years of the Red Willow Trail system, we’re hosting a virtual race.  Distance can be tracked manually or by syncing a fitness tracker.

  1. Sign up for the race 
  2. Track your distance
  3. Then pick up your commemorative medal and T-shirt on October 17! 

Please note: Registration and tracking for the race are through a third-party platform called True North.

Remember, this is a virtual race that you can complete anywhere, anytime and at any pace once you’ve signed up.

Race Timeline:

  • June 3 – October 17

Distance Options:

  • Run the Red Willow: 22 km
    • Complete the full distance of the Red Willow Trail System
  • Run the City: 128 km
    • Complete the full distance of the trail system in St. Albert

Race Fees, Sign-up and Important Dates:

  • Race fees are $30 and include a commemorative medal and T-shirt.
  • Sign up online

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Last edited: August 31, 2026